Recipe Card of The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies
Looking to bake deliciously soft cookies perfect for any festive decoration? This is the ultimate sugar cookie recipe your taste buds need to savor. A sure hit for any holiday occasion!
Ingredients list
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1.5 cups butter, softened
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Start by gathering all the ingredients you'll need.
- In a large bowl, blend the sugar and softened butter until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add in your eggs and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly. Gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover with a wrap and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Set your oven to preheat at 400°F (200°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out your dough to a quarter to half inch thickness.
- Utilize cookie cutters to shape your dough. Arrange them 1 inch apart on baking sheets clean of any grease.
- Bake until the cookie edges are just starting to brown, typically between 6 to 8 minutes. Let cookies cool on a wire rack before you decorate.
- Indulge in your delicious handmade cookies!
Recipe Video
Notes
This sugar cookie dough is perfectly soft and ideal for cutting out festive shapes. Use additional vanilla for added flavor. For best results, refrigerate as directed and handle with care during rolling and cutting to maintain shape.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 93mgSugar: 7g
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